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SK58 LYH

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

71,707 mi
Last recorded71,707 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK58 LYH
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 6 Nov 2020 71,707 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2019 68,819 miles

slight corrosion on the os outer sill

Fail 5 Dec 2019 68,819 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

slight corrosion on the os outer sill

Pass 9 Jan 2019 65,722 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 8 Jan 2019 65,722 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (4.1.3 (b))

Nearside Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front fog lamp stitch/stock not operating in accordance with requirements

Pass 8 Jan 2018 61,111 miles

n/s/f strut top has slight movement

Pass 8 Jun 2017 58,484 miles

slight coolant leak at thermostat housing

slight oil leak at gear selector

Pass 6 Jun 2016 52,616 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight oil leak from gear selector seal

Pass 4 Jun 2015 47,753 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 42,288 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2013 36,762 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 36,762 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 34,983 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2012 34,983 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Nov 2011 23,359 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Ka?

Based on 8,818,307 MOT tests across 675,715 vehicles.

69.1%
Pass Rate
4,496
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
675,715
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 404,005
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 371,413
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 361,801
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 270,876
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 263,812
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SK58 LYH is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2008 Ford Ka models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.0% with a typical mileage of 41,756 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Ka fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 404,005 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SK58 LYH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Ka typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 18 years old, this Ford Ka is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SK58 LYH registered?

SK58 LYH is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 November 2008.

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